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Electric cars won't fix sitting: The health costs of designing cities around cars
Commuters feel this in their bones—time spent in traffic is bad for your health.... Read more -
Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies, say experts
People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable... Read more -
Poll shows most Americans want to slim down
As the New Year's resolutions take center stage, a new nationwide poll shows that while a majority of American adults... Read more -
Stopping weight loss drugs linked to weight regain and reversal of heart health markers
Stopping weight loss drugs is followed by weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on heart and metabolic health markers... Read more -
Q&A: Why weight stigma hits hard in a diet-focused culture
Every January, it can seem like the pressure to lose weight enters full swing. Ads for diet supplements and weight... Read more -
Researchers reveal high-fat diet-induced dysfunction in brain's lateral septum that exacerbates obesity
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is largely driven by the widespread availability of high-calorie and highly palatable foods. Even... Read more -
Bright light suppresses eating and weight gain in mice
Past research has found that exposure to bright lights and high levels of noise can alter both physiological processes and... Read more -
Study links meal planning to greater weight loss, launching new AI innovation
A new study from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has revealed that people who use meal plans lose more weight,... Read more -
Waist-to-height ratio found to be a more accurate indicator of obesity risk in older adults than BMI
As the UK's population continues to age, obesity and obesity-related diseases are an increasing burden on the NHS. However, the... Read more -
Why it could be a good idea to ditch the diet this new year
"Quitters day" falls on January 9 this year and marks the point at which people are most likely to give... Read more -
What is 'oatzempic'? Does it actually work for weight loss?
If you've spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or... Read more -
Surgeons: Obesity isn't about willpower—it's a treatable medical condition
Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe... Read more -
New 'diet stacking' trend can lead to serious health risks
At this time of year, many people resolve to take control of their health by adopting dietary strategies to lose... Read more -
Aging-related weight gain in women: It may start earlier in life than you think
Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier... Read more -
Prediabetes rates soar among children with overweight as maternal weight rises
The prevalence of prediabetes has increased significantly in recent years among Finnish children living with overweight or obesity, a recent... Read more
